I regularly see my grandson, as he goes to middle school a few miles from my house. I rarely see my granddaughters, as their parents (forgive my brutal honesty) are both extreme narcissists and are going through a divorce. I must have done a horrible job of raising him, he has this nasty habit of blaming everyone but himself for his problems.
My youngest granddaughter was born 13 weeks premature, but she's a fighter. She requires constant nursing care, and my daughter in law forbids us from entering her house. The oldest girl is a hoot, to put it mildly. She loves spending time with us, we have a great time when she's here.
So where am I going with this? Not looking for sympathy, just the opportunity to vent. 2024 ranks as one of the worst years of my life. At 70, I now have to work to keep up with my bills. I'm no longer my usual cheerful self, my bitterness seeps through on occasion, this whole situation is a $hit show, with very little encouragement from my wife.
Christmas spirit? You've got to be kidding me. My grandson will be here on Christmas to open presents, so that will help.
My apologies for this rant. My heart goes out to all of you.
Dear Mr. Night Hides Not,
this thread indeed is very depressing and I am so very sorry for all the trials and tribulations you had to go through, and all the others on this thread. 😞😢 💔
I just have no words to express my sympathy, but I‘d like to say that I‘m over here, praying for all of you. If only I could give you a hug 😭
Sometimes I feel that this world really is a Vale of Tears, or maybe that God has withdrawn His hand from us and it‘s now Baphomet who is in charge of this planet. To me, it‘s the generally terrible situation of this world, and my beloved Homeland in particular, that frets me most.
I have no family either, as I am handicapped, as well as being an asexual. It took me nearly five decades to realize the latter.
Children of my own would have been my greatest personal wish in this life, but it never was to be. I am a 56 year old virgin, if I were not Protestant, I undoubtedly would have become a monk.